Anupam Gangopadhyay
About Anupam Gangopadhyay
Anupam Gangopadhyay serves as the Engineering Director for Controls and Software at Navistar Inc., where he has significantly enhanced the engineering team's capabilities over the past decade. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has extensive experience in automotive electronics and software development.
Work at Navistar
Anupam Gangopadhyay serves as the Engineering Director for Controls and Software at Navistar Inc. since 2014. He has played a significant role in enhancing the engineering team's capabilities over a five-year period. His leadership includes overseeing a team of over 160 engineers located in Lisle, Mexico, and India, with a strong emphasis on global collaboration. Under his guidance, the team has transitioned from traditional vehicle controls to a focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous technologies, connected vehicles, and electric vehicle innovations.
Education and Expertise
Anupam Gangopadhyay holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He also earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire from 1992 to 1994. His undergraduate studies were completed at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he achieved a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from 1987 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in automotive electronics, software development, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and ADAS applications.
Previous Experience
Before joining Navistar, Anupam Gangopadhyay held several key positions in the automotive industry. He worked as a Senior Engineer at Southwest Research Institute from 1998 to 2000. Following that, he served as the Technology Leader for Diesel EMS at General Motors from 2000 to 2008. He then took on the role of Head of Electricals and Electronics for Commercial Vehicles at Tata Motors in Pune from 2012 to 2014. His diverse experience across these organizations has contributed to his extensive knowledge in engineering and technology development.
Leadership in Engineering Transition
At Navistar, Anupam Gangopadhyay has led significant transitions within the engineering team. He has been instrumental in shifting the focus from traditional vehicle controls to modern technologies, including ADAS, autonomous systems, and electric vehicles. His leadership has fostered an environment that encourages innovation and adaptation to emerging automotive technologies, aligning the team's objectives with industry trends and consumer demands.